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Athletics Program
Because
of the small size of our student body and the fact that we operate
two academic sessions daily, BFA is somewhat limited in the range
of athletic programs we can offer. Nonetheless, BFA has fielded competitive
teams in a variety of sports.
We compete in the A classification of the Georgia High School Association, playing primarily other small private schools in the Atlanta area.
Currently, we have programs for basketball, golf, intramural soccer, tennis, cross-country, and track and field.
2007-2008
Fall Athletic Schedules 2007
Cross Country Running - Fall 2007
Practices for the fall BFA Cross Country Running Program will be
Tuesday – Thursday 4:00-5:30 PM beginning August 21 and ending
the second week in November (after the region meet).
The meet schedule is TBA.
Students will need appropriate running shoes and appropriate, lightweight, running clothing for practices. An athletic watch (ie Nike, Timex, etc.) that has an interval timer of at least 2-5 intervals will also help with daily training.
Please contact Nisa Sommers at (404) 633-7404 or bfa@benfranklinacademy.org for more information.
Basketball - 2007-08
Spring Athletic Schedules 2008
Running Program/Track and Field
The BFA Spring Running Program/Track and Field meets once a week in March and April.
Track and Field Meets: Atlanta Track Club All-Comers Track and Field meets are at Emory University’s Athletic Field. For more information see www.atlantatrackclub.org.
Students will need appropriate running shoes and appropriate, lightweight, running clothing. Track shoes are allowed by the ATC for meets, but not required.
Spring Tennis
BFA Tennis meets once a week March - May.
Location:
Dekalb Tennis Center
1400 McConnell Drive
Decatur, GA 30033
BFA tennis is a great program for players of varying skill levels. Students can learn the fundamentals of tennis while competing against other seasoned players in singles and doubles matches.
Students will need tennis shoes for outdoor courts, a tennis racquet, and appropriate, lightweight, tennis clothing.
Spring Golf
James Watson
BFA golf coach
The BFA Golf Team won 8th Overall Statewide in 2005 and were Region Champs in 2005. The BFA Golf Team season culminates with the students participating in the Region Tournament in April (TBA).
Fortnightly golf coaching will be offered starting January, Wednesday 16, from 4:00 – 5:15 PM at the "Grand Slam Golf Range," located on North Druid Hills Road (directions below).
All students are welcome to participate and no experience or equipment is required. However, please bring the following (if you have them): Golf clubs; Golf gloves; BFA golf team shirts; Golf shoes; and any other suitable golfing attire or equipment.
BFA will provide range balls and rental clubs are available from the range at no extra cost. Please bring money for refreshments or extra range balls as desired.
Students will need their own golf clubs, golf shoes, and appropriate, lightweight golf clothing.
Driving Directions
From I-285
- From I-285, take Exit 39B - Stone Mountain Fwy/Ga Hwy 89 westbound (you will be going inside the I-285 perimeter heading towards Decatur)
- Continue on Ga Hwy 78 for approximately 1 mile
- Bear RIGHT on to North Druid Hills Road
- Continue on North Druid Hills Road for approximately 1.5 miles
- Grand Slam Golf and Baseball will be on your RIGHT at 3352
North Druid Hills Road
From Interstate 85
- From I-85 take Exit 89 and turn EAST on North Druid Hills Road (from I-85 Southbound you will turn LEFT; from I-85 Northbound you will turn RIGHT)
- After 2 miles, you will go through the intersection with Clairmont Road
- About 1/2 mile past Clairmont, you will go through a traffic light at Spring Creek Road
- Grand Slam Golf and Baseball will be just after Spring Creek Road on the LEFT
NOTE: Traffic can move very fast on North Druid Hills Road so please be in the left lane as you go through the Spring Creek Road traffic light, turn on your left turn signal, and slow down early for your left turn into Grand Slam.
